Volume  2  Issue  4                

 

 

 

 

DSA Newsletter

   

June 27, 2013

     

FROM  @GWPETERK      

Looking  Back  with  Gratitude:  Reflections  on  the  Past  Year    

by  Peter  Konwerski    With  last  month’s  Commencement  ceremony  a  recent  memory  for  the  Class  of  2013  and  Orientation  for  the  Class  of  2017  now  in  full  swing,  this  is  an  ideal  time  to  reflect  back  and  look  ahead.        I,  myself,  am  looking  forward  to  some  downtime  this  summer,  with  friends  and  family  and  of  course  our  new  puppy  Tux.  Truth  be  told,  he’s  been  one  of  the  best  ways  I  relieve  stress  now:  going  on  hikes,  playing  in  the  park,  and  literally  taking  time  to  smell  the  flowers  –  although  he  also  likes  to  stop  to  water  them  too!    For  me,  summer  is  my  best  chance  to  recharge  after  a  year  full  of  exciting  activities  and  interesting  educational  experiences  including  an  election  and  an  inauguration  as  well  as  those  special  “Only  at  GW”  moments  on  and  off  campus  that  even  I  can’t  keep  up  with  on  Twitter!        

 In  the  cycle  of  higher  education,  summer  is  optimal  time  for  clearing  out  the  clutter  from  the  past  year  and  beginning  to  plan  for  the  future.  Thoughtful  reflection  allows  us  to  begin  to  analyze  what  we  accomplished  and  begin  to  categorize  what  lessons  we  learned  and  what  impact  we  had  on  our  campus  and  community.          In  that  spirit  of  reflection,  we  have  a  great  deal  to  be  proud  of  this  year,  most  notably  our  efforts  to  build  the  community  among  our  many  stakeholders,  including  students  who  become  alumni  and  our  other  partners,  including  parents  and  families,  employers  and  campus  allies  on  the  faculty  and  staff,  and  especially  our  own  team  in  the  Division  of  Student  Affairs.  Through  our  efforts  at  building  a  new  standing  committee  structure  and  launching  a  series  of  student  and  other  partner  advisory  boards,  we  further  advanced  our  agenda  around  building  a  community  of  engaged  stakeholders.    Likewise,  we  are  also  equally  able  to  celebrate  the  efforts  we  put  forward  to  enhance  the  student-­‐academic  experience,  through  our  many  programs      

 and  services,  as  well  as  the  care  and  attention  we  put  toward  supporting  the    personal  development  of  our  community  members,  most  notably  our  students.  While  this  will  only  grow  with  the  advent  of  the  new  GW  strategic  plan,  we  continued  to  lead  the  way  in  connecting  city,  classroom  and  campus  and  helping  our  students  develop  and  practice  their  “passion  for  change”  and  “knowledge  into  action”  through  our  wide  array  of  programs,  services,  and  activities.    Our  efforts  are  important  because,  in  the  eyes  of  our  students  and  their  families,  we  are  often  the  units  responsible  for  providing  the  stable,  day-­‐to-­‐day  support  structures  that:    • Support  their  learning,  growth,  

health,  and  wellness  as  future  citizen  leaders  through  the  caring  individuals  who  assist  in  their  development  and  maturity;  

• Enhance  their  on  campus  affinity  through  student  engagement  and  community  affiliation  efforts  where  they  can  learn  to  connect,  lead,  and  give  back;  

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 (“Looking  Back”  Cont.  from  page  1)  

 • Connect  them  to  curricular  

experiences  as  we  help  students  explore  their  professional  aspirations  through  career  and  experiential  learning  opportunities;    

• Provide  unique,  tailored  services  that  meet  their  individualized  needs  and  that  they  come  to  trust  and  depend  upon;  

• Enrich  their  academic-­‐residential  experience  through  various  administrative  programs,  on  campus  events  and  support  resources  which  build  a  sense  of  place;  and,  

• Ensure  we  have  the  processes  and  tools  to  document  the  results  of  our  work,  use  those  results  to  drive  continuous  improvement  to  benefit  current  and  future  generations  of  students,  and  communicate  the  results  internally  and  externally.  

 For  each  of  these  efforts  to  achieve  our  ultimate  mission,  to  educate  the  next  generation  of  student  leaders  for  success  beyond  GW,  my  heartiest  thanks  go  out  to  all  of  you.  The  challenge,  with  every  cycle  of  renewal  though,  is  to  keep  replicating  that  success  over  and  over  again,  with  every  subsequent  class.  As  we  begin  our  cycle  again,  with  the  start  of  the  fiscal  year  on  July  1,  I  have  no  doubt  we  are  up  to  the  challenge  and  will  make  an  important  impact  on  these  incoming  students  and  their  families  as  they  embark  on  their  academic  journeys  here  at  GW.  

Performance  Management    As  we  look  to  the  new  fiscal  year  right  after  CI,  we  will  be  conducting  performance  reviews  to  reflect  on  this  past  year  as  well  as  establish  goals  for  the  upcoming  year.      We  plan  to  complete  the  written  assessments  and  goal  agreements  by  July  26  and  have  performance  conversations  no  later  than  August  16  to  allow  us  time  to  complete  everything  before  starting  the  new  academic  year  in  late  August.    Within  the  context  of  goal  setting,  please  review  GW’s  Strategic  Plan  and  discuss  the  following  DSA  priorities  with  your  supervisor:    • Create  an  effective  and  sustainable  

approach  to  assessment    

• Enhance  service  delivery  and  communication  in  a  blended  way  to  serve  our  stakeholders  

 • Improve  financial  operations  and  

investment  through  innovation,  grant  writing  and  fundraising  

 • Improve  the  integration  of  curricular  

and  co-­‐curricular  experiences    • Develop  and  engage  partnerships  

with  key  internal  and  external  stakeholders  

 To  find  forms,  get  helpful  tips  or  register  for  a  training  session,  visit  the  Organizational  Development  &  Effectiveness  website.    If  you  have  questions  or  need  additional  guidance,  contact  your  supervisor  or  e-­‐mail  Mike  Kohn,  the  HR  Client  Partner  for  DSA.    

 

First  Chapter  Freshman  Reading  Program  Selection    This  year,  the  Class  of  2017  is  asked  to  read  Reality  is  Broken:  Why  Games  Make  Us  Better  and  How  They  Can  Change  the  World,  by  Jane  McGonigal.    “With  174  million  gamers  in  the  United  States  alone,  we  now  live  in  a  world  where  every  generation  will  be  a  gamer  generation.  But  why,  Jane  McGonigal  asks,  should  games  be  used  for  escapist  entertainment  alone?  In  this  groundbreaking  book,  she  shows  how  we  can  leverage  the  power  of  games  to  fix  what  is  wrong  with  the  real  world-­‐from  social  problems  like  depression  and  obesity  to  global  issues  like  poverty  and  climate  change-­‐and  introduces  us  to  cutting-­‐edge  games  that  are  already  changing  the  business,  education,  and  nonprofit  worlds.  Written  for  gamers  and  non-­‐gamers  alike,  Reality  Is  Broken  shows  that  the  future  will  belong  to  those  who  can  understand,  design,  and  play  games.”    Complimentary  copies  of  the  book  will  be  distributed  to  all  freshmen  at  Colonial  Inauguration  this  summer.  For  updates  and  information,  visit  the  website,  follow  @GWFirstChapter  and  like  GW  First  Chapter  on  Facebook.        Also,  mark  your  calendar  for  October  4,  when  Jane  McGonigal  will  visit  GW.        

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DSA:  What  is  your  role  here  at  GW?  How  long  have  you  been  with  GW?      Naghmeh  Merck:  I  am  the  Associate  Director  for  Clinical  Services  at  the  University  Counseling  Center.  I  have  been  at  GW  for  2  months.          DSA:  What  have  you  enjoyed  about  working  here?      NM:  Everyone  at  GW  is  so  friendly;  and  I  am  enjoying  meeting  and  learning  about  everyone's  roles  at  the  university.  I  am  very  excited  to  collaborate  with  other  offices  on  campus  in  the  coming  academic  year.  I  also  have  to  admit  that  I  love  being  in  the  city  and  feeling  like  I  can  travel  around  the  world  at  lunch  by  eating  at  a  different  culturally  diverse  food  truck  daily.            DSA:  How  did  you  end  up  deciding  to  go  into  the  mental  health  field?      NM:  I  knew  that  I  wanted  to  be  in  a  helping  field  for  a  long  time  and  realized  early  on  that  I  loved  mental  health.  In  fact,  I  came  up  with  the  idea  of  "the  talking  locker"  in  the  7th  grade.  It  was  a  locker  that  any  student  could  use  to  drop  a  slit  of  paper  with  a  question,    dilemma  or  problem  that  the  student  was  needing  advice  or  guidance  on.  Every                                                  

 Naghmeh  on  a  trip  to  Italy.  

student  would  write  their  locker  number  on  their  paper  and  a  group  of  us,  including  a  teacher  would  meet  to  respond  to  each  problem/question  and  drop  the  answer  into  the  student's  locker  confidentially.  That  is  actually  where  I  dealt  with  my  first  student  in  crisis  and  had  to  elicit  the  help  of  the  school  counselor  to  handle  the  situation.  It  was  so  much  fun  for  me  to  come  up  with  this  idea  and  have  a  teacher  help  me  bring  it  to  life  at  the  age  of  12,  it's  where  my  foundational  therapist  skills  developed.          DSA:  If  you  weren't  working  in  higher  education  or  mental  health,  what  do  you  think  you'd  be  doing?      NM:  If  I  wasn't  a  mental  health  therapist  I  would  be  most  likely  be  doing  macro  level  work  in  the  realm  of  socioeconomic  development  in  developing  countries.  I  spent  a  year  living  in  indigenous  villages  in  Otavalo,  Ecuador.  Because  of  this  experience  I  have  a  great  interest  in  socioeconomic  development.          DSA:  What  do  you  do  for  fun  outside  of  the  office?      NM:  I  love  to  travel  and  learn  about  new  cultures.  However,  I  have  two  toddlers  so  that  doesn't  really  happy  much  anymore.  We  spend  most  of  our  time  at  playgrounds,  pools,  and  beaches.  We  make  sure  to      

maximize  our  time  outside  engaging  in  exhausting  activities  that  will  ensure  a  longer  nap  in  the  afternoon  for  my  boys.  I  also  love  to  cook  and  I  am  a  bit  guilty  of  watching  some  reality  shows  that  shall  remain  nameless.              DSA:  As  we're  making  our  way  through  CI,  do  you  have  any  good  memories  about  any  of  your  orientation  experiences?        NM:  My  orientation  was  a  great  experience,  although  not  as  elaborate  and  awesome  as  CI.  I  met  some  friends  during  orientation  that  are  friends  for  life.  I  do  remember  packing  tissues  for  orientation  and  sure  enough  my  mother  occasionally  needed  my  supply  of  tissues  that  I  had  packed  for  her.            DSA:  What's  one  of  the  things  you're  looking  forward  to  most  this  summer?        NM:  I  am  looking  forward  to  spending  time  with  family,  friends  and  of  course  my  boys.  My  husband  and  I  will  be  taking  our  two  boys  to  the  beach  every  chance  we  get.        DSA:  Looking  a  little  ahead,  what  do  you  and  your  family  like  to  do  to  celebrate  July  4th?      NM:  We  have  a  tradition  of  going  to  Ft.  Hunt  in  Alexandria  to  watch  the  DC  fireworks  from  across  the  river  and  the  National  Harbor  fireworks  simultaneously.                                          Naghmeh  with  her  husband  Josh,  two-­‐year-­‐old  Maxwell,  and  three-­‐year-­‐old  Shayan  at  a  berry  farm.      

Staff Spotlight Naghmeh  Merck,  University  Counseling  Center  

 

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After  an  exciting  two  years  filled  with  new  programming  and  a  move  to  Colonial  Crossroads,  the  Center  for  Student  Engagement  (CSE)  is  about  to  start  its  third  year  on  campus  this  month!      Building  on  two  very  successful  years,  CSE  restructured  our  staffing  model  effective  June  1st  with  two  new  teams.  The  first  team  is  focused  on  Graduate,  Distance,  and  Professional  Students,  Special  Populations  (Transfers,  1st  Generation,  etc.),  and  Experiential  Learning  and  Leadership.  The  second  team  combines  Student  Involvement  and  Greek  Life  so  we  can  provide  greater  support  for  student  organizations  and  our  growing  Greek  community.  We  hope  to  maximize  our  ability  to  serve  our  students  while  maintaining  a  year-­‐based  model  of  residential  and  campus  programming  with  our  teams  dedicated  to  the  1st  year,  2nd  year,  and  3rd  and  4th  year  experiences.  (We’ve  included  our  new  Organizational  Chart  on  page  5  so  you  can  see  for  yourself!)      One  of  the  great  benefits  of  this  new  model  is  an  increased  ability  to  collaborate  with  other  GW  and  DSA  departments  on  a  more  regular  basis.  We’ve  included  specific  potential  networks  in  the  pink  boxes  on  the  Org  Chart  –  so  don’t  hesitate  to  reach  out  to  someone  on  one  of  our  teams  if  you  have  ideas  on  how  to  better  work  together!  We  welcome  opportunities  to  partner  and  to  have  more  meaningful  interactions  with  students.        We  are  always  working  to  find  new  ways  to  engage  with  our  students  and  one  change  for  the  next  year  is  a  transition  from  the  GPS  program  to  a  new  “Connect  Network”  which  will  be  announced  soon.  We  will  also  be  partnering  with  both  the  Center  for  Career  Services  and  Alumni  Programs  on  “Future  U”  which  is  designed  to  help  our  seniors  with  the  skills  and  knowledge  they  need  to  be  successful  in  the  real  world  after  college.  There  will  be  many  other  exciting  things  to  come  over  the  summer  and  we  look  forward  to  working  with  the  entire  Division  to  transform  the  student  experience  for  every  student  at  GW.  If  you  have  questions  or  have  ideas  about  how  we  can  better  partner  e-­‐mail  engage@gwu.edu  to  connect  with  a  staff  member  in  our  office!  

 

DSA  Staff  Updates    

New  Hires:    • Stephanie  De  Souza,  International  

Student  Advisor,  International  Services  Office  (started  June  10)  

• Staci  Fowler,  Managing  Director,  Employer  Services,  Center  for  Career  Services  (started  June  12)  

• Nicole  Mintz,  Senior  Coordinator,  Career  Assessment  and  Professional  Skill  Development,  Center  for  Career  Services  (started  June  3)  

• Nicole  Urlass,  Coordinator,  Career  Assessment  and  Professional  Skill  Development,  Center  for  Career  Services  (started  June  3)  

 We  wish  this  former  DSA  staff  member  well  in  his  future  endeavors:    • Jason  Lifton  

 

Around  DSA    

Social  and  Behavioral  Wellness  Team  Visits  the  Kennedy  Center    On  June  10,  the  DSA  Social  and  Behavioral  Wellness  Team  (Student  Rights  &  Responsibilities,  Civility  &  Community  Standards,  Academic  Integrity,  Student  Health  Service,  University  Counseling  Center,  and  Center  for  Alcohol  &  other  Drug  Education)  took  a  field  trip  to  the  Kennedy  Center.    The  group  of  about  30  (see  the  picture  at  right)  went  on  a  docent-­‐led  tour  of  this  beautiful  memorial  to  President  Kennedy,  seeing  four  of  the  six  theaters  and  many  of  the  gifts  by  various  countries  donated  as  a  way  to  celebrate  the  legacy  of  John  F.  Kennedy.  The  stop  at  the  Presidential  Box  in  the  Concert  Hall  included  gifts  for  the  Wellness  Team  as  the  snacks  were  being  restocked  and  everyone  present  received  a  box  of  presidential  M&M's.  (In  case  you  are  

wondering,  they  are  red,  white,  and  blue!)      After  the  official  tour  ended,  the  group  received  a  very  special,  behind-­‐the-­‐scenes  tour  by  Silvio  Weisner’s  partner,  Jeff,  who  plays  bass  in  the  National  Symphony  Orchestra.  After  showing  us  the  performers’  cafeteria,  lockers,  and  backstage  entrances,  Jeff  took  questions  from  our  group  while  we  sat  in  the  choir  seats  on  stage  in  the  Concert  Hall  –  very  cool.  It  was  a  wonderful  afternoon  full  of  history,  art,  fun,  and  laughter!  And  by  the  way,  if  anyone  wants  to  know  what  happens  when  you  wander  away  from  the  group  while  on  tour  at  the  Kennedy  Center,  just  ask  Amber  and  Imran  from  UCC.  :-­‐)    

 

   

Departmental Spotlight: Center for Student Engagement

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Center for Student Engagement - Organizational Chart

Tim Miller, Associate Dean of

Students

Nick Hudson, Financial

Coordinator

Julia Haigney, Department Operations Supervisor

Sarah Grun, Academic Programs

Coordinator (Selection)

Jeff Llewellyn, Director, 1st Year

Experience

Vernon Williams, Director,

3rd & 4th Year Experience

Jennifer Solt, Associate Director, First Year Experience

Jen Alexander, Area Coordinator,

MVC

Rhonna Bollig, Area Coordinator,

Thurston

Colby Moss, Area Coordinator,

Lafayette, Madison, Potomac

Heather Schoff, Assistant Director,

Experiential Learning, Leadership and Training

Andrew Goretsky, Director,

GDP, Leadership, and Experiential Learning

Rachael Wise, Program

Coordinator, Student Orgs,

Greek Life

Myles Surrett, Program Coordinator,

SUMMIT, TRAiLS, Adventure Bound

Christina Witkowicki, Director,

Student Involvement and Greek Life

Grace Henry, Director,

2nd Year Experience

Angela Esquivel, Area

Coordinator, 2109, Fulbright,

Amsterdam

Lynaya Morris, Area Coordinator,

Guthridge, Munson, JBKO

Connor Knapp, Area Coordinator,

Dakota, FSK, Mitchell

Kassie Chapel, Area Coordinator,

GDP and OCSA

Nancy Ross, Area Coordinator,

City, South, Affinity Townhouses

Marcus Williams, Program

Coordinator, Student Orgs

Justina DeMott, Area Coordinator,

Greek Life

Lyndsey Fjellstedt, Assistant Director,

GDP, Special Populations, Connect Network,

Ellie Hansen, Program

Coordinator, Int’l, Vets, DC Bound ,

Connect Network

Amanda Whipple, Program Coordinator, Leadership, Training

Greg Rheault, Area Coordinator, Ivory, 1959 E St.,

Orlando Dozier, Financial Assistant

(Student Orgs)

New (2) Residence Directors

Julia Collins, Josh Pavano,

Ebony Sumpter, Residence Directors

Kingsley Chikata, Lauren Wallace Residence Directors

Joey Maman, Residence Director

APC, Social Media and

Marketing (1)

APC (1)

Abby Baker, Residence Director Megan Thomas,

APC (1)

APC (1)

Red Boxes Show populations of focus, Campus Networks assigned, work assignments for each area, and Programs overseen

Populations - Freshmen Networks – Libraries Work Assignment – Selection Programs – Fountain Day, Octoberfest,

Freshman Reading Program, FT/Grad/House Staff selection

Populations – 2nd year, Study Abroad

Networks – OSA, ISO, Work Assignment – Assessment Programs – ½ Way to Grad,

Sophomore Welcome

Populations – All Students Networks – Athletics,

Schools, Hallmark/CI Work Assignment –

Training Programs – Adventure

Bound, SLS, All staff training

Populations – GDP, Transfers, Int’l, Vets, 1st Generation

Networks – OSA, ISO, Vets, MSSC Work Assignment – Training Programs – Grad Family Day, Grad

Welcome, Int’l/Transfer Welcome Week/WBW orientation, Off Campus Fair, DC Bound

Populations – Greeks, Student Orgs

Networks – Career, Hallmark Work Assignment –

Marketing/PR Programs – Greek Awards,

SLR, Org Fairs, Recruitment/Rush/Intake

Populations – 3rd & 4th year, Study Abroad

Networks – Alumni, Career, GW Housing

Work Assignment – Residential Life/Duty/RHA

Programs – Etiquette Dinner, Future U, House Tours

Maritza Pedlar, Shaylyn Laws

Residence Directors

John Gillis, Leah Galasso

Residence Directors

Katie Monsky, Nana Adu-Krow Residence Directors

Chris Rose, Evita Broughton Residence Directors

Alyssa Hart, Grace Woodruff-

Diaz Residence Directors

APC (1)

The Center for Student Engagement at the George Washington University is committed to transforming the student experience and empowering students to become active and

engaged global citizens and leaders.

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Around  GW  &  Beyond    

Grants  for  High  Impact  Teaching  and  Learning  Practices    The  Office  of  the  Vice  Provost  for  Teaching  and  Learning  invites  proposals  from  GW  departments,  faculty,  and  students  to  improve  teaching  and  learning  activities  at  the  undergraduate  and  graduate  level.  The  application  deadlines  are  July  31,  2013  and  October  15,  2013  (assuming  funds  remain  after  the  July  deadline).  Learn  more  and  apply.    We  Are  GW    In  the  Division  of  Student  Affairs,  we  work  each  and  every  day  to  enhance  student  life  at  GW  and  to  provide  the  services  that  our  students  and  their  families  need  to  be  successful.  Join  1,000+  staff  and  faculty  across  the  university  and  show  your  support  for  our  community  by  making  a  gift  of  any  size,  to  any  part  of  the  university  today.      2014  NASPA  Annual  Conference  Call  for  Programs  Now  Open    The  2014  NASPA  Annual  Conference  Leadership  Committee  is  seeking  innovative  and  engaging  program  proposals  that  address  conference  themes  like  changing  demographics,  public  policy  and  advocacy,  student  success  and  persistence,  and  more.  Learn  more  and  submit  your  proposal.    Interested  in  Contributing  to  the  DSA  Newsletter?    E-­‐mail  students@gwu.edu  with  story  ideas,  events,  etc.  We  look  forward  to  hearing  from  you!          

         

                                     Jonathan  Dong  at  GW’s  Commencement  on  the  National  Mall,  May  19,  2013    

From  Our  Students    

Thank  You  for  Having  Taken  Me  Here  by  Luan  “Jonathan”  Dong,  ESIA  MA  ‘13    May  24,  2013    Dear  friends,    Two  years  ago,  I  flew  out  of  home  for  the  very  first  time  to  the  United  States.  Now  the  primary  reason  of  the  trip  has  been  completed.  I  am  now  a  proud  graduate  of  Elliott  School  of  International  Affairs,  The  George  Washington  University  in  Washington,  DC.    Harvested  throughout  the  trip,  however,  has  been  much  more  than  the  pursuit  of  this  degree.  I  have  been  blessed  to  have  encountered  brilliant  minds,  wonderful  personalities,  heartwarming  friendships,  thought-­‐provoking  places,  and  inspiring  stories.  Though  I  understand  clearly  that  the  past  two  years  only  mark  the  beginning  of  a  new  period  of  life  -­‐  one  of  independent  personal  development  for  a  hopefully  rounded  and  grounded  individual  -­‐  I  realize  today  that  these  years  have  put  me  in  a  place  that  was  beyond  my  imagination  before  I  set  foot  in  this  country.  I  have  been  engaged  in  research  on  energy  and  environmental      

                                   issues  in  China  and  beyond  since  the  beginning  of  this  year  in  a  think  tank  that  was  established  by  U.S.  Congress.  I  live  in  a  wonderful  community  in  the  heart  of  Washington,  DC,  biking  through  inspiring  blocks  of  international  organizations  and  in  front  of  the  White  House  every  working  morning.  I  have  traveled  to  more  lands  in  this  country  than  back  home.  And  today,  my  beloved  parents  had  come  out  of  China  for  their  very  first  time  for  my  graduation  and  24-­‐year-­‐old  birthday.    None  of  those  experiences  would  have  come  true  without  a  wonderfully  internationalized  world,  modern  technology,  and  your  support.  I  am  deeply  indebted  to  your  teaching,  company,  support  and  belief  in  me.  My  gratitude  is  beyond  description.    Yet,  it  is  my  belief  that  my  journey  has  just  begun.  I  have  obtained  the  necessary  VISA  requirement  to  stay  in  this  country  for  another  year  -­‐  a  year  of  never-­‐experienced  personal  and  professional  development  in  order  to  figure  out  what  I  really  want  to  do,  where  I  really  want  to  be.  Amidst  the  challenges  and  unpredictability  in  the  coming  year,  I  remain  determined  and  hopeful,  for  I  see  your  support,  and  a  world  of  even  bigger  challenges  I  want  to  contribute  to  make  a  difference.      Thank  you  again,  and  wish  all  is  fine.  Best  regards,  Jonathan  |  栾栋    

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From  Our  DSA  Colleagues    

Summer  Reading  List  By  Katie  Porras,  Office  of  Civility  &  Community  Standards                  Gaining  Ground:  A  Story  of  Farmer's  Markets,  Local  Food,  and  Saving  the  Family  Farm,  by  Forrest  Pritchard                  And  the  Mountains  Echoed,  by  Khaleid  Hosseini                  Sisterland,  by  Curtis  Sittenfeld                  The  Astronauts  Wives  Club,  by  Lily  Koppel                The  Returned,  by  Jason  Mott  

             The  Ocean  at  the  End  of  the  Lane,  by  Neil  Gaiman                  Wild:  From  Lost  to  Found  on  the  Pacific  Crest  Trail,  by  Cheryl  Strayed                    The  Long  Walk:  A  Story  of  War  and  the  Life  that  Follows,  by  Brian  Castner                The  Interestings,  by  Meg  Wolitzer                TransAtlantic,  by  Colum  McCann                Z:  A  Novel  of  Zelda  Fitzgerald,  by  Therese  Anne  Fowler  

A  Recipe  for  Dr.  Pepper  Can  Chicken  by  Seth  Weinshel,  GW  Housing                        Serves  6-­‐8  Cook  time:  1  hour  30  minutes    1    4-­‐lb.  chicken  3    tbsp.  olive  oil  1    opened,  half  full  can  of  Dr.  Pepper,  at  room  temp  

2    tbsp.  kosher  salt  2    tbsp.  chopped  fresh  thyme  2    tbsp.  black  pepper  1    tbsp.  Spanish  paprika    1) Prepare  your  grill  for  indirect  heat.    2) Remove  neck  and  giblets  from  

chicken.    3) Mix,  salt,  thyme,  pepper,  and  

paprika.    4) Rub  olive  oil  all  over  chicken.    5) Sprinkle  spice  mixture  all  over  

chicken  and  in  the  chicken  cavity.    6) Place  Dr.  Pepper  can  inside  chicken  

and  place  on  grill  as  a  tripod.    7) Cover  the  grill,  check  the  chicken  

every  15  minutes  and  adjust  placement.  Cook  until  160  –  165  F.  A  4-­‐lb.  chicken  should  take  about  85  minutes.  

 8) Take  off  grill  and  cover  in  tinfoil  for  

10  minutes.    9) Remove  can  and  cut  chicken  into  

desired  pieces.    Serve  with  grilled  vegetables  and  oven  roasted  potatoes.  

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In  Case  You  Missed  It:  DSA  in  George  Washington  Today    

   “GW  Increases  Support  for  Student  Veterans”:  http://gwtoday.gwu.edu/gw-­‐increases-­‐support-­‐student-­‐veterans      

   “Student  Leaders  Prepare  for  2013  Colonial  Inauguration”:  http://gwtoday.gwu.edu/student-­‐leaders-­‐prepare-­‐2013-­‐colonial-­‐inauguration    

   “Four  GW  Students  Awarded  Pat  Tillman  Foundation  Scholarships”:    http://gwtoday.gwu.edu/four-­‐gw-­‐students-­‐awarded-­‐pat-­‐tillman-­‐foundation-­‐scholarships        

         

   “Class  of  2012  Post-­‐Baccalaureate  Survey  Results  Show  Success  for  GW  Graduates”:    http://gwtoday.gwu.edu/class-­‐2012-­‐post-­‐baccalaureate-­‐survey-­‐results-­‐show-­‐success-­‐gw-­‐graduates    

   “The  Fray  to  Headline  Colonials  Weekend”:  http://gwtoday.gwu.edu/fray-­‐headline-­‐colonials-­‐weekend      

   “Staci  Fowler  Named  Managing  Director  for  Employer  Services”:    http://gwtoday.gwu.edu/staci-­‐fowler-­‐named-­‐managing-­‐director-­‐employer-­‐services    

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News  &  Tips    

 Inside  Higher  Ed  featured  “Too  Much  Information”  about  the  results  of  an  audit  at  Monroe  Community  College  that  found  officials  were  over-­‐communicating  with  students.  Read  the  article.                            Daniel  Pink,  author  of  several  books  about  the  changing  world  of  work,  posted  a  blog  entry  and  short  video,  “How  to  Pitch  Better:  The  E-­‐mail  Pitch”  about  crafting  an  effective  e-­‐mail  subject  line.  Read  the  blog  post  and  view  the  video.    REMINDER:  EAB  Website  Access  DSA  renewed  its  membership  with  the  Student  Affairs  Forum  of  the  Education  Advisory  Board  (EAB).  EAB  is  based  in  the  West  End  a  few  blocks  from  the  Foggy  Bottom  Campus  and  describes  itself  as  providing  “best  practice  research  and  practical  advice  to  leaders  of  academic  affairs,  business  affairs,  student  affairs,  continuing,  online,  and  professional  education,  and  community  colleges  across  North  America.”    Any  member  of  the  GW  community  can  sign-­‐up  for  an  account  on  the  EAB  website.  This  account  allows  access  to  EAB’s  vast  library  of  best  practice  studies  and  custom  research  reports  and  registration  for  a  variety  of  webinars  and  other  training  resources,  all  of  which  are  included  in  our  membership.  To  create  your  account,  visit  the  EAB  website  and  complete  and  submit  the  registration  form.  For  more  information  about  accessing  EAB’s  programs  and  services,  e-­‐mail  Robert  Snyder.    

   Harvard  Business  Review  explained  “How  to  Make  Time  for  Social  Media”  as  one  of  its  Management  Tips  of  the  Day.  Read  the  blog  post.    

   Ever  wonder  what  student  affairs  professionals  do  over  the  summer?  Check  out  the  “Student  Affairs  Summer”  video  by  Steve  Whitby  for  some  insights.  View  the  video.              The  New  York  Times  reviewed  two  new  books  about  higher  education:  Is  College  Worth  It?  by  William  J.  Bennett  and  David  Wilezol  and  College  (Un)bound  by  Jeffrey  J.  Selingo.  Read  the  review.        

   Huffington  Post  College  included  a  quote  from  a  GW  student  in  a  blog  post,  “Can  Greek  Life  Ease  the  Transition  Into  College?”  Read  the  blog  post.    

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